Re: [JAWS-Users] new to jaws

2018-02-19 Thread Mike B.
Hi Robin, Read through the steps below first before doing anything to give you an idea of what you're going to be doing. Note: The apostrophy & dollar sign are only examples. You can change how Jaws speaks the apostrophy in the Settings Centter default all applications by doing the following.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Ribbon view in Windows 10

2018-02-17 Thread Mike B.
Hi Michele, Below is a very good explanation / tutorial for Jaws users & pretty much any screenreader user: From: Thom Spittle There is not a lot to ribbons. Think of it this way. Microsoft groups commands together that are alike. So under one tab there may be many groups. Let's use

Re: [JAWS-Users] table announcement

2018-02-17 Thread Mike B.
Hi Rebecca, While in Outlook open your Jaws quick settings, Jaws key + V, navibate to the Tables settings to make changes. Or, while in Outlook open the Settings Center, Jaws key + 6, on the number row above the main keyboard, arrow down to, Web / HTML / PDFs, right arrow to open, arrow down

Re: [JAWS-Users] PDF Documents

2018-02-15 Thread Mike B.
Hi Pam, With the PDF file highlighted only, don't open it, open your context menu with the application key or Shift + F10. Find the, Open With, option & click on that to see if Adobe is in the list of programs to choose from. If Adobe or Reader DC isn't there, check your Program Files &

Re: [JAWS-Users] favorites

2018-02-14 Thread Mike B.
Hi K M, See if the notes below will help: From: David Moore Hi, To save a website, just press ctrl + D. Now, to read through your book marks (favorites) Press the alt key and down arrow once and press the letter B. Press the right arrow to open that sub menu and then up and down arrow through

Re: [JAWS-Users] Researcher, Moderator Note

2018-02-14 Thread Mike B.
Hi Holger There's no need to be rude! You'll get more replies if people know what you're asking about, rather than guessing what you're asking about! Take care. Mike, Moderator - Original Message - From: Holger Fiallo To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 14,

Re: [JAWS-Users] removing avast

2018-02-12 Thread Mike B.
Howdy Kimsan, Here are the steps, & the direct download link for the removal tool. Read them all the way through before using the removal tool. http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe 1. Press enter on the, AvastClear, .EXE file. 2. You will get the following message: Avast Antivirus

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS & Microsoft Silverlight Updates

2018-02-09 Thread Mike B.
ps in other browsers for which Silverlight plugins are installed, such as Mozilla Firefox. Hope it helps! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 4:48 PM To: Jaws-Users List <jaws-us

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Versions & Windows 7

2018-02-08 Thread Mike B.
=1022484 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 2:05 PM To: Jaws-Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Versions & Windows 7 Hi All, What is the earliest version of Jaws that can be run on / wi

Re: [JAWS-Users] My wayward Books Folder

2018-02-08 Thread Mike B.
Hi Miriam, Have you talked to Microsoft Accessibility about this? Maybe your antivirus sees the folder as a threat, or something is set wrong in the properties of the folder? Or, maybe there's something in the Tools / Options / Views page that's needing to be looked at. I would be willing

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Versions & Windows 7

2018-02-08 Thread Mike B.
hena To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Versions & Windows 7 HI, jaws 12 is the first version that officially supports windows 7. however, Jaws 11 latest version works ok. On 2/8/2018 2:05 PM, Mike B. wrote: > Hi Al

[JAWS-Users] JAWS & Microsoft Silverlight Updates

2018-02-08 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running Windows 7 Pro, IE11, & Jaws 16 thru J2018. I do not have Microsoft Silverlight installed, but I'm receiving updates for it that I have to hide whenever I get the notification. Does anyone have any tips on how I can stop receiving the Silverlight updates? Or, even though

[JAWS-Users] Jaws Versions & Windows 7

2018-02-08 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, What is the earliest version of Jaws that can be run on / with Windows 7 32 or 64 bit? Thanks much. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. For answers to

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS keystroke needed

2018-02-08 Thread Mike B.
Howdy, A minor correction: The pass through keystroke is, Jaws key + 3, on the number row above the main keyboard, Jaws key + B, = Says the controls in the dialog box in their correct Tab Order. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS is not speaking control descriptions

2018-02-07 Thread Mike B.
.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 1:39 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS is not speaking control descriptions Hi Fernando, Without knowing what level of verboscity you run, have you looked to see what your settings in the Jaws quick sett

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off some speech

2018-02-07 Thread Mike B.
Hi Andy, I'm really sorry, but I forgot that you're running Windows 10 & a Jaws version newer than J16. I don't know how much you can change because Windows 10 doesn't have any Outlook Express scripts & any version of Jaws newer than J16 will not have Outlook Express scripts either, so what

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS is not speaking control descriptions

2018-02-06 Thread Mike B.
Hi Fernando, Without knowing what level of verboscity you run, have you looked to see what your settings in the Jaws quick settings / Options / Basics are set at? You're an advanced / very knowlebgeable Jaws computer operator, so I would imagine you have, but just throwing the suggestion out

Re: [JAWS-Users] turning off some speech

2018-02-06 Thread Mike B.
Hi Andy, I'm not sure that I'm completely understanding what you are wanting. Your email address being read can be for a few reasons like, what columns you have checked in the View menu, in what order the columns are in or, how your address book is set up, or possibley how your messages are

Re: [JAWS-Users] Strange Issue With WLM

2018-02-06 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jerry, First thing that comes to mind, is the screen maximized? Also the old standby, have you rebooted? Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Image Inquiry

2018-02-05 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jerry, I don't think there's a way to do that, unless maybe, if you look at the picture on the monitor with 1 of your iPhone apps, & then I don't know if that will tell you the picture orientation.Have you tried the OCR feature with J2018? If not give the following keystroke a try with

Re: [JAWS-Users] malware bites question

2018-02-05 Thread Mike B.
Hi Dennis, Fortunately I haven't had to cross that bridge yet! But, using the touch cursor I've been able to delete unwanted websites that MWB has found. - Original Message - From: Dennis Long To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 10:19 PM Subject:

[JAWS-Users] JAWS & Making Macros or Templates, Maybe?

2018-02-04 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running Windows 7 Pro, Jaws 16 thru J2018, & Office 2010. What I am wanting to do is to be able to paste 1 page over the top of another in this format. I have trivia questions that I send out with answers, There are 15 questions with 15 answers. I would like for the questions to

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to transfer mp3 files from PC to iPhone

2018-02-04 Thread Mike B.
Hi Prateek Dujari, Here's the2nd tutorial. From: Jim Good evening Jaws Users list. I hope you learn from this text tutorial about using iTunes 12 with Jaws 18. Please let me know what you think! Using iTunes 12 with Jaws 18. This is a text tutorial, provided freely by The W-10 and Jaws group.

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to transfer mp3 files from PC to iPhone

2018-02-04 Thread Mike B.
Hi prateek dujari, Below is a tutorial from Rick Justice for an older version, but hopefully it will get you going in the right direction. A more complete tutorial by Jim flusche will follow in a 2nd reply. These instructions were written for ITunes version 12.5.4.42, using Jaws version 16,

Re: [JAWS-Users] J2018 & Start-up

2018-02-04 Thread Mike B.
o to the Use the Computer Without a Display link, and there check the JAWS version you want to start automatically after login on with your user. Hope it helps! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Saturday, Februa

Re: [JAWS-Users] J2018 & Start-up

2018-02-03 Thread Mike B.
018 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] J2018 & Start-up Mike, Re-install Jaws2018. HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another day, another way!" "and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!" - Original Message - From: "Mike B." <mike9...@gmx.com> To

[JAWS-Users] J2018 & Start-up

2018-02-03 Thread Mike B.
Howdy All, I'm running Widows 10 Creator latest with J16 thru J2018. I can get any of the versions of Jaws to start at start-up except for J2018. I've made sure that all the start-up options are turned off in the Jaws context menu / Options / Basics & the Start-up Wizard in J16 thru J18, &

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of MalWareBytes

2018-02-02 Thread Mike B.
Thursday, February 01, 2018 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of MalWareBytes Mike: Now for the 685 million dollar question -- is it a freeby? Thanks. -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2018 4:57 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JA

Re: [JAWS-Users] Websites, links and clickables

2018-02-01 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jerry, Below are a few notes on turning off, Clickable, but read through them because there are 2 ways of doing this, & you want to make sure you're doing it the best way for you. From: Mario Mike, I accidentally deleted your response before I could respond, so... how to make JAWS ignore

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws, Views, & Windows 10

2018-02-01 Thread Mike B.
Manager set the way I wanted it to be. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message ----- From: Mike B. To: Jaws-Users List Sent: Thursday, Februa

Re: [JAWS-Users] Accessibility of MalWareBytes

2018-02-01 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jerry, MWB is accessible, but how accessible is a matter of opinion! LOL It requires a lot of tabbing, but with J2018 all the dialogue boxes will be read correctly. Your best bet is to install it, & play around with it a little When you open the program you'll hear the following as you

[JAWS-Users] Jaws, Views, & Windows 10

2018-02-01 Thread Mike B.
Howdy All, Running Windows 10 pro latest & Jaws 16 thru 2018 latest. How can I set the views in Script Manager to list view? Somehow I took them out of folder view, put them into list view, & they're showing upside down, Z's at the top, A's at the bottom! To be more exact, I opened the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Dump Files or Jaws Error Reports, Where They're StoredFw: Location of Jaws Error Reports

2018-01-30 Thread Mike B.
m] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10:47 AM To: Jaws-Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Dump Files or Jaws Error Reports, Where They're StoredFw: Location of Jaws Error Reports Hi All, As you already know, when you press Windows+Insert+f4, Jaws generates an error report file. The

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't download or install OE

2018-01-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi Again Arianna, Resending the steps because my signature got mixed with the 1st reply. To turn the Smart Screen filter off / on: 1. Open IE, & press, Alt + T, for Tools. 2. Arrow down to, Smart Screen filter submenu, & right arrow to open. Pressing the letter, T, is the shortcut key after

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't download or install OE

2018-01-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi Arianna, To turn the Smart Screen filter off / on: 1. Open IE, & press, Alt + T, for Tools. 2. Arrow down to, Smart Screen filter submenu, & right arrow to open. Pressing the letter, T, is the shortcut key after opening Tools to get here as well 3. Arrow down to, Turn off Smart screen

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't download or install OE

2018-01-30 Thread Mike B.
The steps I posted for Windows 7 will work with Windows Defender & Windows 10 as well, with a couple of words added to the steps: To turn the Windows Defender Smart Screen filter off / on: 1. Open IE, & press, Alt + T, for Tools. 2. Arrow down to, Windows Defender Smart Screen filter submenu, &

Re: [JAWS-Users] Can't download or install OE

2018-01-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi Vicki, Here you go: To turn the Smart Screen filter off / on: 1. Open IE, & press, Alt + T, for Tools. 2. Arrow down to, Smart Screen filter submenu, & right arrow to open. Pressing the letter, T, is the shortcut key after opening Tools to get here as well 3. Arrow down to, Turn off Smart

[JAWS-Users] Dump Files or Jaws Error Reports, Where They're StoredFw: Location of Jaws Error Reports

2018-01-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, As you already know, when you press Windows+Insert+f4, Jaws generates an error report file. The root folder where Jaws error reports are stored is c:\users\YourUserName\App Data\Roaming\Freedom Scientific\Reports\jfw. The thing to be aware of however, is that the location within this

Re: [JAWS-Users] Safely Remove Desktop Icon Doesn't Work

2018-01-29 Thread Mike B.
. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: Mike B. To: Jaws-Users List Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 1:24 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Safely Remove Desktop Icon Doesn't Work Hi

[JAWS-Users] Safely Remove Desktop Icon Doesn't Work

2018-01-29 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running Windows 7 64 bit pro, & Jaws 16 thru 2018 latest. When I follow the steps below to put a Safely Remove Hardware icon on the desktop, & try to use this desktop shortcut what happens, is below the steps. 1. go to the desktop, And make sure there's know icon selected, by pressing

Re: [JAWS-Users] Not Sure Where this Goes

2018-01-29 Thread Mike B.
Hi Fuzzmom, For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: jaws-users-list-requ...@jaws-users.com Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Extension Inquiry

2018-01-27 Thread Mike B.
Hi Jerry, It's a graphics / picture file. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: jyandt.mar...@comcast.net To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Desktop & Windows 10

2018-01-24 Thread Mike B.
type in netplwiz. this will open the user account settings and you can set it to log on automatically. it will want you to enter your log in password. once you get this set up it will go directly to the desktop. -Original Message----- From: Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 9:16 PM To:

[JAWS-Users] Desktop & Windows 10

2018-01-23 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running Jaws 16 thru 2018 latest & Windows 10 Pro Creator latest. I've been searching the Internet & through 10's settings for a setting that I can use for Windows 10 to boot to the desktop when starting, & also how to put the desktop in the, Alt + Tab , order. Well, I haven't had

Re: [JAWS-Users] Further Jaws Version Confusion

2018-01-22 Thread Mike B.
Hi Ted, Officially, so to speak, you do have the latest update, but FS / VFO did come out with a minor update to fix a couple issues, & will be an official update when the next update comes out. This so called minor / unofficial, so to speak, update does not appear on the released updates

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
ghted people can, and often do, move their icons around on the desktop according to preference. Scorpio -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 8:33 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons Hi Dennis, Th

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows update notification question

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Laura, It's my understanding that Windows 10 has a feature called, Fast Start, that when your computer is off it's really not, but in a hybernation sleep mode to allow the computer to download / install updates when you're not using your computer. Below is a note on how to check your

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 3:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons Hi Dennis, You're using the keystroke Control, Jaws key, + Jaws cursor

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
esktop icons When I switch to the Jaws cursor the jaws cursor reads nothing on the desktop thus nothing is selected -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 3:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@ja

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
try it it says the jaws cursor will the follow pc cursor the second time I try it it says the jaws cursor won't follow the pc cursor the item isn't moved. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, January 21,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a certain update

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Adrian, Try rebooting the computer & reinstalling. I ran into the same thing, & it installed on the 2nd attempt. - Original Message - From: Adrian Spratt To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 7:12 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows update can't install a

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to drag and drop desktop icons

2018-01-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi Dennis, Try one of the following: Use the key strokes, (CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH) for Drag and Drop . This is used to drag items from one location and drop them in another. Position the JAWS Cursor on the item you wish to move and press CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH. You can leave the JAWS Cursor

Re: [JAWS-Users] Changing pages in a PDF

2018-01-20 Thread Mike B.
Hi Kurt, Try using, Control + Pageup, for previous page, & Control + Pagedown, for next page. I just used these keystrokes with both Jaws 16 & Jaws 2018 in a saved PDF file, & using keyboard help verified these keystrokes. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws version confusion

2018-01-19 Thread Mike B.
Hi Gary Lee, Jaws 18 & Jaws 2018 are 2 different versions of Jaws, Jaws 2018 being the most recent of the 2. You said, What version number should I see if I have the latest jaws 2018 installed? See where? Are you trying to determine which version of Jaws you have running? Take care. Mike.

Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts

2018-01-17 Thread Mike B.
idea at all just how far out of date it is at the moment, thanks Mike. -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 9:12 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts Hi Adrian, I've updated 4 Windows 7 compu

Re: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates

2018-01-17 Thread Mike B.
you give me a clue? Wayne -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 8:08 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates Hi Wayne, Below is a dropbox

Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts

2018-01-16 Thread Mike B.
g my version of VLC. Now I'm curious how you knew to get this installer. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 9:13 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Pl

Re: [JAWS-Users] Forcing a form field to open

2018-01-16 Thread Mike B.
Hi George, When you open the web page, can you press the letter, E, to take you to an edit field, then press enter to open it? Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates

2018-01-16 Thread Mike B.
.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 8:08 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates Hi Wayne, Below is a dropbox download link for the latest MWB version. I don't know about Jaws 15, but Jaws 16 works okay with this latest ver

Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts

2018-01-16 Thread Mike B.
r me, maximize that file. Rick Dr. Rick Ely TVI, Vision Consultant 451 Rocky Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 &413() 727-3038 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 6:48 PM To: jaws-us

Re: [JAWS-Users] Malwarebytes updates

2018-01-15 Thread Mike B.
Hi Wayne, Below is a dropbox download link for the latest MWB version. I don't know about Jaws 15, but Jaws 16 works okay with this latest version, but then again Jaws 17 will work much better. This newer version requires a lot of tabbing, but install it & try to get a feel for it, then

Re: [JAWS-Users] VLC Player, how to invoke shortcuts

2018-01-15 Thread Mike B.
Hi Adrian, Have you tried rebooting? Also, have you updated VLC lately? I wouldn't think updating would be it, but the latest version is, vlc-2.2.8. Is the file you're playing maximized? Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license

Re: [JAWS-Users] Deleting folders from Dropbox Account

2018-01-13 Thread Mike B.
s. Thanks for your help. Sherri -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 11:18 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Deleting folders from Dropbox Account Hi Sherri, Go

Re: [JAWS-Users] combo box not working

2018-01-13 Thread Mike B.
Hi Judy, Have you tried pressing enter on it? Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: Judy To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] [jaws] free email services

2018-01-12 Thread Mike B.
Howdy Sharp Cheddar, I believe it's still running, but I believe you have to link it through Outlook.com or some crap like that for it to work. It seems like many people were having problems because of some changes that were made with Hot Mail several months ago. I know there are folks on

Re: [JAWS-Users] Deleting folders from Dropbox Account

2018-01-12 Thread Mike B.
Hi Sherri, Go into the default / main Dropbox folder where all your shared folders are located on your computer, & delete the folders you want to remove from there. The deleted folders from your computer will also be removed from the Dropbox website if I remember correctly. Take care. Mike.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Moderatore's Note! Unofficial J2018 update, Build, 1712.54, Direct Download Links + What's New

2018-01-11 Thread Mike B.
Hi Mary, I understand this was most likely an accident, but please take your personal conversations off list! Mike B. - Moderator Jaws-Users.com - Original Message - From: Mary Otten To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users

[JAWS-Users] Unofficial J2018 update, Build, 1712.54, Direct Download Links + What's New

2018-01-10 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, I learned about this update from another list, & it's all explained below. Reading issues have been reported when using JAWS 2018.1712.10 (released in December 2017) with Windows 10 Universal apps. Here are some examples: list of 2 items 1. In Windows Mail, JAWS 2018 will not speak

Re: [JAWS-Users] Why does JAWS say "clickable" when it isn't?

2018-01-10 Thread Mike B.
Hi JM, find and expand, speech and sounds schemes. down arrow to and activate modify schemes. Tab to, Edit scheme, & press the spacebar. control+tab to html tab. tab and down arrow to on click speak. tab and down arrow to ignore. tab to and activate ok. Now you have to save this modified scheme.

Re: [JAWS-Users] [jaws] jaws keystrokes for OE

2018-01-09 Thread Mike B.
Hi TJ, Here's an OE tutorial, it's bound to have some keystrokes in it: Outlook Express Guide Outlook Express Guide A guide for Jaws users, written by Chorlton Workshop for Henshaws Society for Blind People. Introduction This is a guide to the email client, Outlook Express version 6, running

Re: [JAWS-Users] openbook

2018-01-07 Thread Mike B.
Hi Robin, Also, the keystroke, Control + E, is a toggle to take it out or put it into edit mode. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message

Re: [JAWS-Users] openbook

2018-01-06 Thread Mike B.
Hi Cheddar, Below are steps on how to use Jaws in Openbook: These are steps on how you can turn sleep mode off or make any other changes in the Settings Center for any program installed on your computer without the particular / target program running. Below are steps using Openbook & turning

Re: [JAWS-Users] [jaws] ms helpline

2018-01-04 Thread Mike B.
Here you go: 1-800-936-5900. Monday thru Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, easter time Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, eastern time Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to read PC notifications.

2018-01-02 Thread Mike B.
Hi Judy, Another tool you can use is Speech History, explained below. Speech History By default, JAWS retains a list of the last 50 announcements that were spoken by the speech synthesizer. For users of refreshable braille displays, JAWS has always provided a mode where you could review this

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove

2018-01-01 Thread Mike B.
ed. Pam Mahuika Otago NEW ZEALAND -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, 31 December 2017 10:50 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove Hi Pam, 1.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2018-01-01 Thread Mike B.
1709? I thought the only way you can do this is with Windows 10 Enterprise editions now. - Original Message - From: "Mike B." <mb69ma...@charter.net> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws &

[JAWS-Users] Free YouTube Downloader By Carlos, Other Steps

2017-12-31 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Here is another way you can use the Free YouTube Downloader by Carlos when you don't have the program open at the same time as you have YouTube open. Let's say that someone sends you a YouTube link in an email for any kind of file, & you click on it, it starts playing, & you like it &

Re: [JAWS-Users] youtube downloader

2017-12-31 Thread Mike B.
ated by Carlos or is this a classified program David More said he has it but he is not saying anything about it except that it's great! -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 12:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft edge?

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-31 Thread Mike B.
ork on universal apps at all. There will come a time in 2018 where you can open Settings app to control which apps start on startup, including universal apps. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. S

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft edge?

2017-12-31 Thread Mike B.
Hi, Here's another way to make IE11 the default browser: From: Carlos 1. Press Windows key+I, tab 1 time to, System, down arrow to, Apps, & press enter. 2. Tab 1 time to the Apps list, down arrow to, Default Apps, & press enter. 3. Tab to, Web Browser, and press Enter. 4. Tab until you

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove

2017-12-30 Thread Mike B.
Year to all. Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. - Original Message - From: Mike B. To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2017

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove

2017-12-30 Thread Mike B.
tago NEW ZEALAND -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Sunday, 31 December 2017 9:10 AM To: Jaws-Users Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove Hi All, Running Widows 10 Creator & J16 thru J2018.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove

2017-12-30 Thread Mike B.
ject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove Try moving to the drive using File Explorer and using the context menu to detach it. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2017 3:1

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to unsubscribe?

2017-12-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi Nathaniel, Click the link below: jaws-users-list-le...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Nathaniel Kile To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2017 12:14 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] How to unsubscribe? Hello list, Due to my workload I do not have

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-30 Thread Mike B.
ist-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 11:39 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest Hi Joseph, I've turned off all apps in, Settings /Privacy, Background& turned off, Let Apps Run in the Backgro

[JAWS-Users] Jaws Not Announcing Safe To Remove

2017-12-30 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running Widows 10 Creator & J16 thru J2018. When I want to remove an external drive using the Safe to Remove option from the system tray Jaws does not, Safe To Remove Hardware: The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the computer. when I press enter on

Re: [JAWS-Users] lost owner from desktop

2017-12-29 Thread Mike B.
Hi Lenny, The first place to check is the recycle bin, if it's there, highlight the icon, open the context menu, & choose restore. If it's not, read the various notes on how to get desktop icons back from the notes below. From: Carlos 1. Go to the desktop. 2. Press Control+Space to make sure

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-29 Thread Mike B.
on startup, including universal apps. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, December 29, 2017 6:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Late

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-29 Thread Mike B.
you down arrow through the list of startup items. About all I leave checked in the start up dialogue is Jaws. Everything else you can start as needed. Hope this helps. John in sunny southwest florida -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] O

[JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-29 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running J16 thru J2018 & Widows 10 latest. Whenever I invoke the, Insert / Jaws key + F10, keystroke to open the Jaws task list dialogue I have the following listed / showing: Cortana On Top Main Menu On Top Microsoft Store Maximized Microsoft Store Restored Microsoft® Windows®

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 Log-in Without Password

2017-12-26 Thread Mike B.
oft removed the users do not need a password to login I myself would like to do the same but cannot find the check box if you are not using build 125 it's in the users profile select your profile and look for a check box users do not need a password to login. sorry I cannot be of more help! -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 Log-in Without Password

2017-12-26 Thread Mike B.
--- Original Message - From: Kevin To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 4:55 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 Log-in Without Password those steps would be nice to know! -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Monday, December 25, 2017 8:32 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] ***SPAM*** Question about using Echo

2017-12-26 Thread Mike B.
Hi Arianna, See if the steps below by the ringleader of the moderating team will help! LOL File started: 12:50 PM 5/15/2017 These instructions were written using IE 11 on Windows 7 with Jaws 18. Note: It may be necessary to refresh the screen with Jaws key + Escape, after taking each action.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 Log-in Without Password

2017-12-25 Thread Mike B.
assword to login. sorry I cannot be of more help! -Original Message----- From: Mike B. Sent: Monday, December 25, 2017 6:41 PM To: Jaws-Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 Log-in Without Password Hi All, I'm running Windows 10 with Jaws 16 thru 2018. How do I set-up Windows 10 so I d

[JAWS-Users] Windows 10 Log-in Without Password

2017-12-25 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, I'm running Windows 10 with Jaws 16 thru 2018. How do I set-up Windows 10 so I don't have to put in a password everytime I start the computer? I would like for it to just start, & go to the desktop. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike. Sent from my

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Speak Dropbox

2017-12-24 Thread Mike B.
eak drop box checking for updates to itself I believe and if my understanding is correct in its own dialog that is speak drop box's you can set that to off. Its tray icon should get you to its preferences dialog. I hope that helps. Robin -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Sunday, December 2

[JAWS-Users] Jaws & Speak Dropbox

2017-12-24 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running Windows 7 Pro, J16 thru J2018, & Dropbox. Jaws keeps reporting that Dropbox is checking for an update. How can I stop this update reporting crap? I don't know if it's the Speak Dropbox program responsible for this, or if it's the Dropbox program & it's entries in the Task

[JAWS-Users] Using Jaws, Tip To Stop Avast From Installing With CCleaner Update or Install

2017-12-21 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, First this is for Jaws users, & I'm running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit. When you're installing or updating CCleaner, after pressing enter on the Run button of the executable, here's where you need to be real careful! 1. After the installer staarts you want to tab, & you should come to a

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trying to use the free version of Revo Uninstaller

2017-12-16 Thread Mike B.
Hi Michael, 1st The only Jaws accessible version of Revo is, 1.95, but it won't remove 64 bit programs. I'm willing to bet that you're running CCleaner, & when updating CCleaner Avast was installed. Well, the company that owns Avast purchased Piriform, the company that developed CCleaner, &

Re: [JAWS-Users] Sounds in I E

2017-12-15 Thread Mike B.
Hi Miriam, Try the following: To get sounds In IE11: With IE11 open, press ,control + J, to open the View Downloads dialog. Tab to the options link, press the spacebar, tab and when you hear notify me when download is complete, hit spacebar to check the checkbox. tab to & Okay the choice. If

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